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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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